Early in spring training, there was some thought J.D. Davis could begin the year at Triple-A Syracuse. Now, it’s hard to envision the Mets without him.
The converted outfielder was finally given a chance by the Mets after five years in the Astros’ minor league system, and he’s continuing to make the most of it. On Wednesday, he sent them to their fourth straight win with his first career walk-off hit in a dramatic 4-3, 10-inning, come-from-behind win over the Indians.
“I’m grateful for Brodie to bring me over here and just giving me the opportunity,” he said of Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.